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The Assessment Center at Bellingham Technical College provides testing and proctoring for College placement test (Accuplacer), GED examinations and other program, industrial, and career related testing. BTC’s Assessment Center is a member of the National College Testing Association and follows its professional testing standards. BTC is committed to ensuring equal access for participation in any college program, activity or event.

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Placement Testing

The Accuplacer test is not a pass or fail test; it simply measures your current skill level. Your scores will help you choose the right classes, make a plan, and obtain any needed support services, as well as satisfy entrance requirements for many BTC programs.

Specific programs have entrance requirements in reading and mathematics, and certain courses have higher score requirements as well. There are four computerized Accuplacer tests (Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic and Algebra), as well as BTC’s in-house College Level Math test (a paper/pencil test), that may be needed for program or course requirements. The Accuplacer is available in paper/pencil format upon request. Please explore BTC’s Degrees and Classes page for information on your program requirements, or contact the Admissions and Student Resource Center at admissions@btc.ctc.edu, by calling 360-752-8345 or in College Services Building 106.

Weekly Accuplacer Assessment Test Schedule:

Retest Policy:
You may take one free retest on any of the five placement subject areas within 12 months of your initial test.

Transfer Scores

If you have assessment scores or official transcripts from an accredited college or university that you would like to transfer to BTC, submit the Evaluation Request form along with an official sealed transcript and/or assessment scores to the Admissions and Student Resource Center. Contact this office at 360-752-8345 with further questions, or refer to the Transfer Student tab for more information.

If you would like to take the Accuplacer test at BTC and have your scores transferred to another college, please inform your Proctor at time of testing. You will need to provide the contact information (institution name, address, fax, and phone number) for the institution you would like your scores sent to.

Study Guides

We recommend you refresh and review your skills before you take the test. Study guides are available for each subject area:

Once you've completed placement testing, advisors are available to review your test score results with you. For more information, you can also contact the Admissions and Student Resource Center at admissions@btc.ctc.edu, by calling 360-752-8345 or stopping by the office located in the College Services Building Room 106.

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Important Information

As of January 2, 2014, a new version of the GED is in place and offered exclusively on the computer. Pre-2014 test scores will not carry over to the new version, so students that did not successfully complete all five exams with a 450 average or higher by December 13, 2013, will need to re-test all sections.

For GED testing:
Go to GED Registration and Appointments to register and make your test appointments. Each of the four tests costs $30, payable online with a debit/credit card. A valid, government-issue photo ID is required at time of testing. GED tests are generally available weekday mornings and afternoons; the actual schedule is available through GED Registration and Appointments once registration has been completed.

Test scoring:
Passing scores for an individual test section must be 410 or above, out of a possible 800. This must be combined with an average over all five tests of 450 in order to pass the GED. There are two retests available each year for each test section. The retest fee is $30 and must be paid before each retest.

Industry and Additional Testing

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)

BTC offers the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) test as a challenge test to the Introduction to Computers (CAP 101) course required for some programs. To successfully challenge the CAP 101 course, you must pass all three sections of the IC3 Windows 2007/Office 2010 Exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Find more information about the IC3 and test preparation on BTC's IC3 Brochure as well as at www.certiport.com.

TEAS V Testing

Dental Assisting students will take this test as part of their DEN 100 course, during class time with BTC faculty. The test fee is embedded into the course fees.

Dental Hygiene students are required to take this test as part of the application process. Pay $40 at the BTC Cashier, BTC Campus Store, or Campus Store Online and bring your receipt and photo ID to testing in the Assessment Center. Arrive no later than 3 hours before closing on walk-in testing days.

Non-BTC students are welcome to take the TEAS V test and have their scores transferred to another college.

LPN Step Assessment

BTC’s Nursing program requires the completion of the LPN Step Assessment for BTC’s PN graduates transitioning from LPN to the Registered Nursing Program. The LPN Step is based on the following areas: Adult Medical Surgical, Fundamentals, Management, Maternal Newborn, Mental Health, Nursing Care of Children, Nutrition, and Pharmacology. All items are tied directly to the NCLEX-PN® Test Plan. The proctored assessment consists of 150 questions, to be completed in 3 hours. The testing fee is $30, payable at the BTC Cashier, BTC Campus Store, or Campus Store Online. Arrive no later than 3 hours before closing on walk-in testing days, and have your receipt and photo ID.

Vocational Testing

Interest, aptitude and other similar tests are administered by advisors and counselors in group or individual settings. Contact the Admissions and Student Resource Center to schedule at 360-752-8345 or advising@btc.ctc.edu.

Proctored Exams

The Assessment Center offers proctored exams for BTC students taking online classes, as well as for general community. There is a $20 community proctored exam fee for non-BTC students, payable at the BTC Cashier, BTC Campus Store, or Campus Store Online. Students must contact assessment@btc.ctc.edu to arrange test material delivery prior to testing.